To nanny or not to nanny, that is the question. Because I am a sahm I felt it was being cheeky & lazy having a nanny for 1 child. Yes we had an au pair for Tristan from 3 months but it was part time and more to help stimulate him. We also had a … Continue reading To nanny or not to nanny
I had quite a few DM's asking me to share my eating plan. It's too much for an Instagram grid post so here's the details. Please note the following: This is based on the macros advised by my coach I am not a dietician I am aiming for progress not perfection This is not a … Continue reading My eating plan
One thing I stressed about during my pregnancy was how I would leave the house with 2 kids. It stressed me out no end and I used to think up various scenarios and how I'd manage. You know what? Now that I have 2 kids, going out with them is so much easier than I … Continue reading Leaving the house with 2 kids
My body is taking strain. My back and abs are probably the weakest parts of my body. I've had 2 pregnancies & 2 caesarean sections in 3,5 years. I'm 40 in just 6 months time. I'm a geriatric mom. I need to get stronger, fitter. Not only for myself but to be able to keep … Continue reading My body is taking strain
So much of how we feel, think and act has to do with our mindset. As a full-time, stay at home mum I find myself with a lot of time to think. Sometimes this is good and sometimes not so good as I get wrapped up in my own thoughts. But I have been thinking … Continue reading Mindset
We are slowly finding our balance as a family of 4. What worked before now has to be changed to suit Grayson. Time has to be split between the 2 boys because they require different things from us. Our time as a couple is reduced even more than before as Grayson is still so small. … Continue reading Finding balance as a family of 4
I can't believe Grayson is 3 months old already! Wow, how did that happen? It feels like he was born just the other day! I remember how each day felt like a whole month with Tristan (thanks postnatal depression) and I just wanted time to fly by, now I wish the complete opposite. I am … Continue reading Newborn must have items
Looking for some well priced, family friendly accommodation? Then this post is just for you! We spent our first night away as a family of 4 at the wonderful Schoone Oordt in Swellendam. I have stayed at the property many times before we had kids so never thought about what a wonderful family getaway property … Continue reading Family friendly accommodation just 2 hours from Cape Town
We are in the third & final phase of our home renovation! If you have been following me for a while you’ll know I really don’t enjoy home renovations. So I have decided to put my thoughts down on paper (so to speak) as to why home renovations suck in case you’re thinking of doing … Continue reading Why home renovations suck
Friendships is motherhood change from pre-children. Some will remain the same, some you lose and some need a bit of adjusting while others will be brand new. People without children don't get it! They can't be expected to as they've never experienced a sleepless night, engorged breasts, wet beds that need changing in the middle … Continue reading Friendships in motherhood